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Paris 2024 MVP LeBron James tops the All-Star Five
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LeBron James Shines in Paris 2024
PARIS (France) – LeBron James concluded an outstanding campaign at the Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris 2024 by earning the Most Valuable Player award, as he guided Team USA to their fifth consecutive gold medal.
In the Gold Medal Game, where the USA secured a 98-87 victory against host nation France, James contributed 14 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, and 2 steals. The seasoned star averaged 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game throughout the tournament, capturing his third Olympic gold medal.
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LeBron James Dominates at Paris 2024
The 39-year-old James was a standout throughout the entire tournament. One of his most remarkable moments came when he recorded his second triple-double in his Olympic career—only the fourth in history—by tallying 16 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists during Team USA’s exhilarating comeback victory against Serbia in the Semi-Finals.
All-Star Five of Paris 2024
James was joined on the All-Star Five by his USA teammate Stephen Curry, France’s Victor Wembanyama, Serbia’s Nikola Jokic, and Germany’s Dennis Schroder.
Stephen Curry’s Olympic Debut
Curry made a significant impact in the Semi-Finals, sinking 9 three-pointers for a total of 36 points, followed by 8 three-pointers and 24 points in the Gold Medal Game. In his Olympic debut, Curry averaged 14.8 points on 47.8 percent shooting from beyond the arc, along with 3.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.
Victor Wembanyama’s Breakout Performance
Despite being just 20 years old and playing in his first Olympics, Wembanyama led the French team in scoring with 15.8 points, while also contributing 9.7 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game. However, his impressive performance of 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists in the Gold Medal Game wasn’t enough to secure a victory over the USA.
Nikola Jokic’s Stellar Tournament
Jokic’s remarkable tournament in France was highlighted by a triple-double of 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists with no turnovers in Serbia’s 93-83 victory over Germany in the Bronze Medal Game. Throughout the tournament, the three-time NBA MVP averaged 18.8 points, 10.7 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 block per game, helping Serbia earn their second Olympic medal.
Dennis Schroder’s Contribution to Germany
Schroder averaged 17.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for Germany, the reigning world champions. Despite losing to Serbia in the Bronze Medal Game, Germany achieved their best Olympic finish, reaching the Semi-Finals for the first time.
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